Certificate I in General Education for Adults

National ID: 22472VIC State ID: BEH69

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Available all year round, 2022

Northam - Self Paced Onsite

Kalgoorlie - Self Paced Onsite

Merredin - Self Paced Onsite

Semester 1, 2022

Geraldton - Classroom

Semester 2, 2022

Geraldton - Classroom

Take control of your future today - there's no better time than now.

When you finish the Certificate I in General Education for Adults you will have better reading, writing, maths, and computer skills.

You will learn

how to make a plan
simple reading and writing
how to make simple documents
basic computer skills
simple maths, working with money

You will be enrolled in the right level based on your ability.

Job opportunities
Further Study

Job opportunities

For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA

Further Study

We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here.

Study options and how to apply

Click on your preferred study option below to get started with your application or enrolment.

Available all year round, 2022

Details

Many of our courses offer flexible learning options that provide you with the opportunity to study WHENEVER and WHEREVER suits you. Typically, flexible, and self-paced options are part-time and open for enrolment all year round, allowing you to start, enrol and study continuously.

Once you enrol into your chosen units, you will have six (6) months from the date of your enrolment to complete your study.

Duration	6 Months
When	Available all year round, 2022
Where	Northam
How	Self Paced Onsite

READY TO APPLY?

Use the APPLY NOW box to register and apply for this course. Our Lecturer will assess your application online. You can follow the Register & Apply guide here(opens in a new tab) .

FEES:

Calculate your estimated fee in the above UNITS AND FEES tab.

Units and fees

Fee estimate instructions: Tick the boxes below for the number of units required for this course. A total fee estimate will appear in a table on the right hand side. 

Units required: To achieve this qualification you must successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence (12 core plus 4 elective units) from those listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Resource fee
VU22384	Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio	$4.20	$17.50
VU22385	Plan and undertake a project	$6.30	$17.50
VU22387	Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes	$5.25	$17.50
VU22388	Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes	$5.25	$17.50
VU22389	Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community	$5.25	$17.50
VU22392	Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes	$5.25	$17.50
VU22393	Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace	$5.25	$17.50
VU22394	Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community	$5.25	$17.50
VU22395	Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations	$6.30	$17.50
VU22396	Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine situations	$6.30	$17.50
VU22397	Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations	$6.30	$17.50
VU22400	Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts	$6.30	$17.50

Elective

Units

Select four (4) elective units from this list.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Resource fee
BSBITU101	Operate a personal computer	$4.20	$17.50
BSBITU102	Develop keyboard skills	$8.40	$17.50
HLTAID003	Provide first aid	$4.20	$17.50
ICTICT106	Operate presentation packages	$5.25	$17.50
VU22379	Identify community options	$4.20	$17.50
VU22403	Undertake a simple investigation of an environmental issue	$4.20	$17.50

Option

Optional Units

The alternative units in this list may be selected if students wish to do a different elective unit from the previous list. However students MUST discuss the options with the lecturer first.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Resource fee
VU22386	Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes	$5.25	$17.50
VU22391	Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes	$5.25	$17.50
VU22398	Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and routine texts	$6.30	$17.50
VU22399	Work with design and shape in familiar and routine situations	$6.30	$17.50

Please note: Where displayed, fees are only an estimate. Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, local skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2021, students born on or after 1 July 2003 who are at least 15 years old in 2021) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Kalgoorlie - Self Paced Onsite

Details
Units and fees

Details

Once you enrol into your chosen units, you will have six (6) months from the date of your enrolment to complete your study.

Duration	6 Months
When	Available all year round, 2022
Where	Kalgoorlie
How	Self Paced Onsite

READY TO APPLY?

Use the APPLY NOW box to register and apply for this course. Our Lecturer will assess your application online. You can follow the Register & Apply guide here.

FEES:

Calculate your estimated fee in the above UNITS AND FEES tab.

Units and fees

Fee estimate instructions: Tick the boxes below for the number of units required for this course. A total fee estimate will appear in a table on the right hand side.

Units required: To achieve this qualification you must successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence (12 core plus 4 elective units) from those listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Resource fee
VU22384	Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio	$4.20	$17.50
VU22385	Plan and undertake a project	$6.30	$17.50
VU22386	Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes	$5.25	$17.50
VU22388	Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes	$5.25	$17.50
VU22390	Participate in spoken interactions of limited complexity	$4.20	$17.50
VU22391	Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes	$5.25	$17.50
VU22392	Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes	$5.25	$17.50
VU22393	Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace	$5.25	$17.50
VU22395	Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations	$6.30	$17.50
VU22396	Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine situations	$6.30	$17.50
VU22397	Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations	$6.30	$17.50
VU22398	Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and routine texts	$6.30	$17.50

Elective

Unit Selection

All four (4) elective units must be selected from the list below.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Resource fee
FNSFLT202	Develop and use a savings plan	$4.20	$17.50
VU22375	Apply basic computer skills to language learning	$4.20	$17.50
VU22409	Investigate the legal system	$4.20	$17.50
VU22410	Investigate driving and owning a car	$3.15	$17.50

Please note: Where displayed, fees are only an estimate. Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, local skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2021, students born on or after 1 July 2003 who are at least 15 years old in 2021) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Merredin - Self Paced Onsite

Details
Units and fees

Details

Once you enrol into your chosen units, you will have six (6) months from the date of your enrolment to complete your study.

Duration	6 Months
When	Available all year round, 2022
Where	Merredin
How	Self Paced Onsite

READY TO APPLY?

Use the APPLY NOW box to register and apply for this course. Our Lecturer will assess your application online. You can follow the Register & Apply guide here.

FEES:

Calculate your estimated fees in the above UNITS AND FEES tab.

Units and fees

Fee estimate instructions: Tick the boxes below for the number of units required for this course. A total fee estimate will appear in a table on the right hand side.

Units required: To achieve this qualification you must successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence (12 core plus 4 elective units) from those listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Resource fee
VU22384	Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio	$4.20	$17.50
VU22385	Plan and undertake a project	$6.30	$17.50
VU22387	Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes	$5.25	$17.50
VU22388	Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes	$5.25	$17.50
VU22389	Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community	$5.25	$17.50
VU22392	Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes	$5.25	$17.50
VU22393	Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace	$5.25	$17.50
VU22394	Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community	$5.25	$17.50
VU22395	Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations	$6.30	$17.50
VU22396	Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine situations	$6.30	$17.50
VU22397	Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations	$6.30	$17.50
VU22400	Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts	$6.30	$17.50

Elective

Unit Selection

Four (4) elective units must be selected from the list below.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Resource fee
BSBITU101	Operate a personal computer	$4.20	$17.50
BSBITU102	Develop keyboard skills	$8.40	$17.50
HLTAID003	Provide first aid	$4.20	$17.50
ICTICT106	Operate presentation packages	$5.25	$17.50
VU22379	Identify community options	$4.20	$17.50
VU22403	Undertake a simple investigation of an environmental issue	$4.20	$17.50

Option

Alternative Units

Students may select units from the below list in place of one of the elective units from the Elective Units list. Students must discuss these units with their lecturer before selecting.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Resource fee
VU22386	Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes	$5.25	$17.50
VU22391	Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes	$5.25	$17.50
VU22398	Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and routine texts	$6.30	$17.50
VU22399	Work with design and shape in familiar and routine situations	$6.30	$17.50

Please note: Where displayed, fees are only an estimate. Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, local skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2021, students born on or after 1 July 2003 who are at least 15 years old in 2021) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Semester 1, 2022

Geraldton - Classroom

Details
Units and fees

Details

Duration	1 Semester
When	Semester 1, 2022
Where	Geraldton
How	Classroom

Units and fees

Fee estimate instructions: Tick the boxes below for the number of units required for this course. A total fee estimate will appear in a table on the right hand side. 

Units required: To achieve this qualification you must successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence (12 core plus 4 elective units) from those listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Resource fee
VU22384	Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio	$4.20	$2.54
VU22385	Plan and undertake a project	$6.30	$3.56
VU22386	Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes	$5.25	$2.54
VU22387	Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes	$5.25	$2.54
VU22389	Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community	$5.25	$2.54
VU22391	Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes	$5.25	$2.54
VU22392	Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes	$5.25	$2.54
VU22394	Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community	$5.25	$2.54
VU22395	Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations	$6.30	$3.56
VU22396	Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine situations	$6.30	$3.56
VU22397	Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations	$6.30	$3.56
VU22400	Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts	$6.30	$3.56

Elective

Unit Selection

All four (4) elective units must be selected from the list below.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Resource fee
FSKDIG002	Use digital technology for routine and simple workplace tasks	$2.10	$1.48
PUATEA001	Work in a team	$4.20	$2.54
VU21666	Participate in job seeking activities	$10.50	$2.54
VU22390	Participate in spoken interactions of limited complexity	$4.20	$2.54

Please note: Where displayed, fees are only an estimate. Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, local skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2021, students born on or after 1 July 2003 who are at least 15 years old in 2021) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Semester 2, 2022

Geraldton - Classroom

Details
Units and fees

Details

Duration	1 Semester
When	Semester 2, 2022
Where	Geraldton
How	Classroom

READY TO APPLY?

Use the APPLY NOW box to register and apply for this course. Our Lecturer will assess your application online. You can follow the Register & Apply guide here.

FEES:

Calculate your estimated fees in the above UNITS AND FEES tab.

Units and fees

Fee estimate instructions: Tick the boxes below for the number of units required for this course. A total fee estimate will appear in a table on the right hand side.

Units required: To achieve this qualification you must successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence (12 core plus 4 elective units) from those listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Resource fee
VU22384	Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio	$4.20	$2.54
VU22385	Plan and undertake a project	$6.30	$3.56
VU22386	Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes	$5.25	$2.54
VU22387	Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes	$5.25	$2.54
VU22389	Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community	$5.25	$2.54
VU22391	Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes	$5.25	$2.54
VU22392	Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes	$5.25	$2.54
VU22394	Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community	$5.25	$2.54
VU22395	Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations	$6.30	$3.56
VU22396	Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine situations	$6.30	$3.56
VU22397	Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations	$6.30	$3.56
VU22400	Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts	$6.30	$3.56

Elective

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Resource fee
FSKDIG002	Use digital technology for routine and simple workplace tasks	$2.10	$1.48
PUATEA001B	Work in a team	$4.20	$2.54
VU21666	Participate in job seeking activities	$10.50	$2.54
VU22390	Participate in spoken interactions of limited complexity	$4.20	$2.54

Please note: Where displayed, fees are only an estimate. Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, local skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2021, students born on or after 1 July 2003 who are at least 15 years old in 2021) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

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22472VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults

Available all year round, 2022

Semester 1, 2022

Semester 2, 2022

Take control of your future today - there's no better time than now.

Study options and how to apply

Available all year round, 2022

Northam - Self Paced Onsite

Apply Now

Fee estimate

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Kalgoorlie - Self Paced Onsite

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Merredin - Self Paced Onsite

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Semester 1, 2022

Geraldton - Classroom

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Semester 2, 2022

Geraldton - Classroom

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